Southern Utah Thunderbirds 83, Abilene Christian Wildcats 87
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-21 · Winner: Abilene Christian Wildcats
Abilene Christian Wildcats defeated Southern Utah Thunderbirds 87–83 on 2026-02-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Southern Utah Thunderbirds lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Utah Thunderbirds | 48 | 35 | 83 |
| Abilene Christian Wildcats | 38 | 49 | 87 |
Win probability
Why Southern Utah Thunderbirds lost
- Lost H2 35-49 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Lost the turnover battle 24-12.
- Outscored 24-16 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.